How to set the path in c#?

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I have a folder named Template in my solution. I want some files to be copied in to it and accessed from it. How can i set the path to that? Will this folder be there when i deploy the application?

does this work?

File.Move(@"DebriefReportTemplate.docx", @"~\Template\DebriefReportTemplate.docx");

Is it a web application or windows application?

Krishanu Dey
– Krishanu Dey

2012-05-19 11:15:43 +00:00
Commented May 19, 2012 at 11:15 — Krishanu Dey
– Krishanu Dey, Commented May 19, 2012 at 11:15
yes it is a windows application

aroshlakshan
– aroshlakshan

2012-05-19 11:53:44 +00:00
Commented May 19, 2012 at 11:53 — aroshlakshan
– aroshlakshan, Commented May 19, 2012 at 11:53

David W · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-19 11:11:34Z

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It won't be created unless you either build a setup/deployment project to create it at install time, or add code in your app to create it upon first invocation.

answered May 19, 2012 at 11:11

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MAV · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-19 11:23:16Z

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If you are worried about the existence of the Template folder, you could just create it at some point in your code.

string path = System.IO.Path.Combine("", "Template");
System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory(path);

and then move the file

File.Move(@"DebriefReportTemplate.docx", @"Template\DebriefReportTemplate.docx");

answered May 19, 2012 at 11:23

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aroshlakshan Over a year ago

How to get the cuurent application directory(directory that had the exe file)??

MAV Over a year ago

The above code should create the folder in the folder containing the .exe file. If you need the path for other purposes you could look here: link

dan radu · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-19 11:30:20Z

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EDIT: This answer is for an ASP.NET application.

If Template folder (including its content) is part of the web project, the deployment should work automatically. If you want to add files to this folder at runtime, you can use

Server.MapPath(@"~\Template\DebriefReportTemplate.docx")

, but be careful, the web application usually runs under an identity which has limited access to the local resources.

The same thing applies if you have a Win app. What you need to do is to add the folder and the files to the project, as Content. You will need a setup project though.

edited May 19, 2012 at 11:30

answered May 19, 2012 at 11:10

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David W Over a year ago

There's no mention of asp.net in the post, so why would one assume he's using it?

dan radu Over a year ago

You are right, but why would one use @"~" for a local path? If it's not ASP.NET, I owe you a beer :)

aroshlakshan Over a year ago

It's win forms application guys!

dan radu Over a year ago

there you go, David W, I owe you a beer :)

aroshlakshan Over a year ago

Can i know how to get the path to the dorectory that contains the EXE file??? (not the exe path. It should be the directory that contains the exe)

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Krishanu Dey · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-19 19:56:14Z

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You may use

    string sourceFile = Path.GetDirectoryName(Application.ExecutablePath)+@"\Template\DebriefReportTemplate.docx";
    string destinationFile = @"C:\DebriefReportTemplate.docx";

    // To move a file or folder to a new location:
    System.IO.File.Move(sourceFile, destinationFile);

References :

MSDN: Copy Files & Folders

C# Examples: Get Application Directory [C#]

edited May 19, 2012 at 19:56

answered May 19, 2012 at 19:46

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Krishanu Dey Over a year ago

Path.GetDirectoryName(Application.ExecutablePath) returns the current execution path of the application.

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